Thank you for standing with us in our past preservation efforts. Today, we need your voice again!

The 100-year-old Saye Building—a nationally recognized historic structure in downtown Athens—is on the verge of demolition for just eight parking spaces.

A local buyer has stepped up with a $2 million offer to restore and revitalize the building, using historic tax credits to ensure its long-term success. This is a win-win opportunity: preserving history, supporting economic growth, and strengthening our community. But to make it happen, we need to act now.

📢 We need your help to stop this before it’s too late!

✅ Sign & share our petition: bit.ly/savethesaye
✅ Contact the Mayor & Commission—let them know Athens should choose preservation over demolition.
✅ Encourage open dialogue with Athens First United Methodist Church about a path forward that benefits everyone: Athens First UMC Contact Page

The final vote is coming soon, and every signature and message of support makes a difference. Athens deserves thoughtful preservation, not demolition. Sign to save the Saye Building!

🔗 Sign the petition now: bit.ly/savethesaye